1. (1) A school-age center must ensure that all staff, including substitutes, receive an orientation within the first 10 days of hire and before staff have unsupervised access to children. An orientation must include, but is not limited to:
   (a) A review of the rules for certified school-age centers;
   (b) The written plan for emergency preparedness that addresses evacuation, relocation, shelter-in-place and lockdown procedures and responding to medical emergencies, illness and injuries, allergic reactions, and other incidents;
   (c) The prevention and control of infectious diseases;
   (d) Building and premises safety including identification and protection from hazards such as electrical hazards, bodies of water, and vehicular traffic;
   (e) The handling and storage of hazardous materials and the appropriate disposal of biocontaminants;
   (f) Methods used to inform personnel of children's specific health, nutritional, and developmental needs;
   (g) The administration of medication;
   (h) The center policies, as required under OAR 414-310-0170, Policies; and
   (i) Procedures for reporting suspected child abuse or neglect.
   (2) A school-age center must ensure staff, including substitutes, complete the following within 30 days of hire and prior to having unsupervised access to children:

   1. (a) CCLD Introduction to Child Care Health and Safety; and
   2. (b) A minimum of 2 hours of CCLD approved training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect that is specific to Oregon law.
      (3) A school-age center must ensure that staff and substitutes complete the following within 90 days of hire:
      (a) Current certification in first aid and pediatric CPR. Online CPR training is only acceptable if it includes hands-on instruction. First aid and pediatric CPR must be kept current during employment at the center; and;
      (b) The CCLD approved Child Development Training.
      (4) A school-age center must ensure the following staff, including substitutes, obtain an Oregon food handler's certifications within 30 days of hire:
   3. (a) Cooks and kitchen staff who handle food; and
   4. (b) Staff who serve meals from a communal source or put away leftovers.
      (5) A school-age center program coordinator must provide verification to Oregon Registry Online (ORO) that they have obtained 10 hours of training in the core knowledge category of Program Management; or they must obtain 10 hours within the first year of hire.

Statutory/Other Authority

ORS 329A.280

Statutes/Other Implemented

ORS 329A.280

History

DELC 90-2024, minor correction filed 05/09/2024, effective 05/09/2024
DELC 140-2023, amend filed 12/06/2023, effective 01/01/2024
ELD 10-2022, temporary suspend filed 07/06/2022, effective 07/06/2022 through 12/31/2022
ELD 7-2022, adopt filed 07/01/2022, effective 07/01/2022